- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parker, SD
Parker Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Parker Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 465427000487
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Elementary - 02 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Parker, SD.
School address
District: Parker School District 60-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465427000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Parker Elementary - 02 held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 465427000487 · Parker, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 13.2:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker High School - 01 (141 students)
Parker Elementary - 02 held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Parker Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parker Elementary - 02
238 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School - 01
141 students
- Parker Jr. Hig 74
Parker Jr. High - 03
74 students
What this shows Parker Elementary - 02 reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Elementary - 02 compares
Parker Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 64% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Parker Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Parker School District 60-4 reports $10,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Elementary - 02
How many students attend Parker Elementary - 02?
Parker Elementary - 02 has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parker, SD. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary - 02 is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker Elementary - 02?
10.3% of students at Parker Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Parker Elementary - 02 is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Parker, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Elementary - 02?
Parker Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parker Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Parker, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Parker School District 60-4?
Besides Parker Elementary - 02, Parker School District 60-4 also operates Parker High School - 01 (141 students) and Parker Jr. High - 03 (74 students). See the Parker School District 60-4 district page for the complete list.